Dietary requirements WW
Please contact us as far in advance as possible if you have any specific dietary requirements and we will do our best to meet your needs.
If you require a specific meal on the flight, please let us know as soon as possible, and no later than 96 hours before travel.
Vaccinations & health information for American Rockies
This information is subject to change. In all cases, we highly recommend you consult your GP both for up to date details and for more information on what is appropriate to your situation. As a rule, travellers should be up to date with their routine vaccinations and boosters as recommended in the UK - including, for example, the MMR and diphtheria, tetanus and polio vaccines.
Requirements can change, and we recommend you check in good time ahead of your holiday. Aside from the above recommendations, there are no specific vaccination requirements to visit the US.
Please note: the use or possession of some common prescription or over-the-counter medicines is banned in some countries.
If you will be carrying medication, please check with the country’s embassy/consulate prior to travel. As an extra precaution, it is recommended to:
- Keep medication in its original packet
- Take a copy of your prescription
- If possible, ask your chemist to write the name of your medication in the language of the country you’re visiting
For further information on country specific advice, visit www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk or www.traveldoctor.co.uk.
Passport & Visa information for American Rockies
Passports
Passports must be valid for the duration of the trip
Visas
You will need to get a visa or an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) visa waiver to enter or transit the USA as a visitor for business or leisure purposes. You should consult the US State Department website to determine which you will need.
The ESTA allows a stay of up to 90 days for British Citizens and a number of other nationalities. Please check the ESTA website above for the full list of countries and to submit your application at least 72 hours before you travel. Please note that this is the only official ESTA website. There are third-party companies that operate websites which look like the ESTA application site, but which charge a processing fee on top of the official fees.
You should be aware that if you have travelled to or have been in Cuba, or have travelled to or been in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen since 1 March 2011, you are normally not eligible for an ESTA visa waiver and will need to apply for a US visa. Again, you should consult the US State Department website to determine which you will need.
The US Embassy advise that travellers who come under the following categories should not attempt to travel on an ESTA and should instead apply for a visa:
- those who have been arrested (even if the arrest didn’t result in a criminal conviction)
- those who have a criminal record
- those who have been refused admission into, or have been deported from the USA
- those who have previously overstayed an ESTA
Further details can be found on the US Embassy website.
If you’re arriving by air or sea you should provide details online as soon as possible and at least 72 hours before travel. This is known as an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation or ESTA. Getting an ESTA is a separate process to providing your airline with advance passenger information (details of your passport, country of residence, address of your first night’s accommodation in the US etc). For more information, and to apply online, visit the official ESTA website. Please note that this is the only official ESTA website. There are third-party companies that operate websites which look like the ESTA application site, but which charge a processing fee on top of the official fees.
